Step into a timeless world of wonder with Australia’s favourite steam train: Puffing Billy, located in the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, only one hour east of Melbourne.

About this ticket

Cancellation policy: This activity is non-refundable
Duration 3 - 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Host or greeter: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Nadia – Australia

The experience was brilliant! Beautiful views and a lovely cafe for visitors at lakeside! The food was fantastic with wholesome staff while the journey was filled with smiles and laughs! 100%worth the money !!

Nancy – United States

We absolutely loved it! It was a perfect day! A very unique experience getting to sit on the carriage sill, and dangling our legs outside of the train! Would highly recommend!

Highlights

Travel on an authentic heritage preserved steam railway
Meet with some of Puffing Billy Railways 300 volunteers
Choose your journey options starting at Belgrave or Lakeside stations
Dangle your legs outside the carriage in a time-honored tradition
Soak up the scenic surrounding of Emerald Lake Park

Full description

Arrive at the station via car or public transport and prepare to travel on a historic locomotive through the scenic Dandenong Ranges.

Built in 1900 and recognised as one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world, Puffing Billy continues to travel on its original mountain track between Belgrave and Gembrook, Puffing Billy offers traditional train journeys, first-class wine and dine experiences and so much more to explore off the tracks.

Discover the new state-of-the-art facility set in the scenic surrounds of Emerald Lake Park. The new Lakeside Visitor Centre enhances the Puffing Billy experience, featuring a café, function room, significantly upgraded facilities, extensive retail, dining options, and interpretation spaces for you to enjoy.

Includes

Heritage steam train journey

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you go

Children under the age of 4 travel for free when not occupying a seat however will still need to be included in booking ticket count
Please note there are limited wheelchair spaces available on board the heritage carriages. Please contact the activity provider by phone to make the necessary arrangements
Sitting on the carriage sill is only permitted between Belgrave Station & Lakeside Station
Trains will not be canceled due to inclement weather
Guide/Assistance dogs are the only dogs permitted on the train
Puffing Billy is open every day besides Christmas Day (25 December)
Due to the heritage nature of the carriages, only folded on narrow prams can fit through the narrow carriage doors

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 834 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5

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the ride itself is absolutely unbelievable 100 out of 10, the rest not impressive, but the train itself, staff and everything regarding the ride was brilliant

Puffing Billy Railway: Heritage Steam Train Journey